Over the course of the eight weeks, we will use
content, weekly workshop exercises, and editorial critique to assist you in
sharpening your narrative voice. Research is a huge component of crime writing
- how much, how little, and where do you find the answers you're looking for?

Alongside the examination of the area of research, during the course, we will
have visits from professionals who will take you step-by-step through crime
scene evaluation and the gathering of forensic evidence. Whether you have
written a crime a novel and want to improve it, or you have started one, and
want the impetus to finish it, or even if you are simply at the idea stage,
this course will get you closer to the finish line.

“I have taken several courses at the IWC and
although I must say all of them have been enjoyable and inspiring, Crime
Writing with Louise Phillips has been so far the best. She is a great help not
only from the point of view of what the genre is about but also about the
specific texts she asks her students to do, which she checks with a magnifier
glass. Her corrections are always worthy because as a teacher she is devoted,
critical and encouraging.” - Bruce Swansey

“I would strongly recommend the crime writing
course at the I.W.C. by Louise Phillips. I took the course last Autumn and
found it both inspirational and informative. It gave me a vivid insight into
the world of crime writing. Everything was covered, from writing styles and
techniques to forensics. It made me want to get going and write my crime
novel.” - Jennifer Farrell.

“I found the crime writing course with Louise
Phillips to be so effective. Each week was themed and well structured. It
helped me with pace and tension in my novel, and how to develop a cracking good
plot. The real life detective element as part of the course was also a
‘wow’ factor for me - learning about true investigations, how a crime scene is
worked and preserved, and ultimately how to catch the murderer, and.from someone
who has done it in real life. An excellently delivered course by an award
winning author gets the five stars from me, and is highly recommended to all
aspiring crime writers.” - Patricia Gibney

"Louise
Phillips crime writing course in the Irish Writer’s Centre was brilliant. It
covered so much: Narrator’s Voice and Point of View; Rhythm
and Shape of Dialogue; Getting to Grips with Character; Pacing;
Plotting; Story Arc, Crime Scene Evaluation (including a star turns by real
life detectives), writing the Dreaded Synopsis, Pitching, promoting ourselves
with Facebook and Twitter and finally networking with Dublin’s crime writing
fraternity. A roller coaster ride and I enjoyed every minute of it!" - Anita Morris

ABOUT LOUISE PHILLIPS

Born in Dublin, Louise Phillip’s work has been published as part of many anthologies including County Lines from New Island and various literary journals. In 2009 she won the Jonathan Swift Award and in 2011 she was a winner in the Irish Writers’ Centre Lonely Voice platform. She has also been short-listed for the Molly Keane Memorial Award, Bridport UK, and long-listed twice for the RTÉ Guide/Penguin Short Story Competition. In 2012 she was awarded an Arts Bursary for Literature from South Dublin County Council Arts Division.Louise Phillips is the bestselling author of psychological crime thrillers, Red Ribbons and The Doll's House, recent winner of the 2013 Ireland AM Crime Fiction Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards.. She is currently working on her third novel.

THE GAME CHANGER

Irish Judge EU Prize for Literature 2015

Amazon Number 1 Bestseller in Irish Crime Fiction

The Game Changer

Irish Independent Review of LAST KISS

Click Image to View "Last Kiss is superior and takes her writing to another, more intense level - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."

San Francisco Book Review - LAST KISS

Click Image to View "Phillips is certainly equal to James Patterson, Sara Paretsky, and Patricia Cornwell. LAST KISS has echoes of Basic Instincts, however Phillips takes it to much more interesting places."

Sunday Independent - Queens of the Irish Crime Scene

"Phillips is superb at suspense and at conjuring up a dark menacing atmosphere."

BBC Radio Ulster - LAST KISS

“Once you start reading, you have to keep going. Phillips deserves to be known well beyond these shores. This is not just an Irish Crime thriller-it’s among the best crime writing in the world- top notch thriller."

EURO CRIME - LAST KISS

“This book is superb! A chilling and original storyline about nature versus nurture, it has you hooked right from the very first page - It has an ending that you just can't see coming!" Highly Recommended”

IRISH TIMES - LAST KISS

"The blend of first and third-person narratives gives the story great pace...Phillips is exploring the dark matter of damaged sexual identity…. the abiding impression is of the empathy Phillips evokes on behalf of her lethal but fragile anti-heroine."

Mansion House, Dublin

Bord Gais Energy Irish Book Awards 2015

Bord Gais Energy Irish Book Awards 2014

Bord Gais Energy Irish Book Awards 2013

WINNER of BEST IRISH CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2013 - IRISH BOOK AWARDS

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Praise for The Doll's House

‘A real page turner - Phillips’ book is laced with tension and gradually builds to a thrilling finale. What’s particularly great about the novel is the author’s fearlessness in delving into the darker recesses of the Irish capital.’